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After you have narrowed down the type of degree that you wish to pursue, the next step is to determine whether an online or campus based program is the right option for your situation and needs. Both options offer advantages as well as disadvantages, so it is important to carefully weigh both.

First, let’s take a look at online colleges.

Advantages of Online Business Schools

An online school offers the opportunity to gain an education within a method that is much more flexible than campus-based colleges. Studying within an online college environment typically involves online tutorials, web casts and online tests. The great benefit to this option is that if you do not quite understand the material the first time, you have the ability to go back over it quite easily until you are sure that you have mastered it. Students are able to take control of the pace at which they study. In addition, there is also the opportunity to pursue a degree while working full-time, while traveling as well as while caring for a family. Just a few of the reasons that many people choose an online school are family commitments, geographic isolation and disability.

Online schools can also be quite cost-effective for students, which can be a tremendous benefit for students who are also working and/or who live some distance from a regular campus-based school. Not only will students find that many online schools offer lower fees than many campus based schools, but there is also the opportunity to save transportation costs as well.

Advantages of Campus-Based Schools

Campus-based colleges also offer advantages that should not be overlooked. These traditional programs are widely recognized for their ability to offer excellent socialization opportunities as well as the opportunity to learn within a group. They are quite structured and are excellent for students who feel they are not able to function well in a setting that requires individual discipline. An instructor is almost always on-site to physically assist with any problems that may be encountered. This type of program also offers excellent networking opportunities, which can be a big advantage within the field of business.